1966 Pontiac GTO

The first-generation Pontiac GTO is largely credited for popularizing the muscle car market in the 60s, but it was only a trim package for its first two years. 1966 marked the first year for the GTO to be a standalone model, and sales numbers reflected the excitement of buyers who snatched up 96,964 of them, making the 66 GTO one of the most iconic muscle cars still to this day!

Art & Speed Classic Car Gallery is excited to offer this gorgeous example of a genuine 1966 Pontiac GTO. Undergoing an extensively documented, high-quality, frame-off restoration, this GTO is a unique, one-of-a-kind head turner. The chassis was blasted, rust-treated, and painted, while the body received new quarter panels, floor patch panels, rust treatment, and Rattletrap sound deadening.

And what better color for a TIGER! Originally maroon with a black interior from the factory, it now sports Orange Crush ChromaPremier paint (Ford Edge color) and a Pearl White interior with black carpet. Even the trunk received a fresh coat of spatter paint. Add in the stance, along with brand-new cast-aluminum Pontiac Rallye II style 17x8-inch wheels (245/50R17 rear, 225/50R17 front), and it works to flawless perfection on this car!

It appears no stone was left unturned. Whether original or replaced, this cars brightwork is stunning, from the front to rear bumpers to the trim and emblems. The interior is no exception, with matching paint on the dash, steering wheel, and column. A new black vinyl dash pad adorns the top side, while brand-new gauges sit inside a brand-new wood-paneled surround. Even the Hurst shifter on the Tremec five-speed looks perfect between the factory bucket seats.

Inside the engine bay, tasteful upgrades and attention to detail abound, such as a Griffin aluminum radiator, six-blade fan, and dual master cylinder. It appears the factory 389 made way for a period-correct upgrade to a fully-rebuilt 400ci V8. Go-fast goodies making the engine rumble include a COMP Cams cam, hydraulic flat-tappet lifters, MSD 6AL ignition and wires, and EFI fuel injection. Ceramic coated headers lead into a full dual exhaust system with X-pipe. The exhaust note is healthy and heavy! Power steering and front disc brakes make sure it will turn and stop, though we would recommend a steering box upgrade to make it a real performer.

PLEASE NOTE: Since the photos were taken, the rear exhaust pipes have been modified to exit behind the rear wheels instead of below the bumper as shown).

If you want muscle with a stunning exterior, this 66 GTO is ready to grab the tiger by its tail and hit the road running today. It is available for viewing during business hours at Art & Speed Classic Cars.

Give us a call at 901-850-0507, or stop in and take home this one-of-a-kind GTO!

MECHANICAL


Period-Correct 400ci V8 (YS Code, Recent Full Rebuild)

Aluminum Finned Valve Covers

Tremec Five-Speed Manual Transmission

MSD 6AL CD Ignition

Ceramic Coated Headers

COMP Cam and Hydraulic Flat-Tappet Lifters

Griffin Aluminum Radiator

Six-Blade Fan


CHASSIS


Chassis Blasted, Rust-Treated, and Painted

Front Power Disk Brakes, Drum Rear

Dual Brake Master Cylinder

Power Steering

225/50R17 Falken Tires Front

245/50R17 Falken Tires Rear

17x8-inch Year One Rally II Wheels

Factory Sway Bars Front and Rear


EXTERIOR


Frame-Off Restoration With New Quarter Panels

Stainless Shows Exceptional

New Chrome Bumpers

Fresh High-Quality Base/Clear Finish in 04-09 Ford Edge Orange Crush

Finish Presents As-New


INTERIOR


New Pearl White Vinyl Interior

Fresh Black Loop Carpeting

Factory Bucket seats

Color-Matched Dash, Column, and Steering Wheel

New Gauges

Flawless Headliner Showing to be New

New Wood-Grained Dash Surround

Door Panels Like New

New Black Vinyl Dash Pad

Fresh Spatter Paint in Trunk